Schlage Encode Plus (US) vs SwitchBot Lock Pro (US)

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FactSchlage Encode Plus (US)SwitchBot Lock Pro (US)
MatterNo[6]Unconfirmed
Apple HomeYes[1],[4]Via SwitchBot Hub 2 / Hub Mini Matter Enabled[1]
Google HomeYes[2],[3]Via SwitchBot Hub 2 / Hub Mini Matter Enabled[1]
Amazon AlexaYes[2],[5]Via SwitchBot Hub 2 / Hub Mini Matter Enabled[1]
SmartThingsUnconfirmedVia SwitchBot Hub Mini Matter Enabled[1]
Home AssistantYes[8]Via SwitchBot Hub Mini Matter Enabled[1]
RadioWi-Fi[1],[3]Bluetooth[2],[3]
Hub requiredNo[3]Unconfirmed[1],[2]
Local controlUnconfirmedUnconfirmed
FitReplaces deadbolt[1]Retrofit (keeps keys)[1],[3],[4]
KeypadYes[1]No[1]
Power4 × AA[7]4 × AA[1],[3]

A bar on the left marks the rows where they differ. Numbers in brackets lead to the source on each device's own page, which also has the notes and what to check before you buy. Checked against official sources; the older of the two records was verified on . How we verify.

Quick answers

Schlage Encode Plus (US) or SwitchBot Lock Pro (US): which works with Apple Home?
Both. The Schlage Encode Plus (US) works directly; the SwitchBot Lock Pro (US) works through the SwitchBot Hub 2 / Hub Mini Matter Enabled. More smart locks for Apple Home
Schlage Encode Plus (US) or SwitchBot Lock Pro (US): which works with Google Home?
Both. The Schlage Encode Plus (US) works directly; the SwitchBot Lock Pro (US) works through the SwitchBot Hub 2 / Hub Mini Matter Enabled. More smart locks for Google Home
Schlage Encode Plus (US) or SwitchBot Lock Pro (US): which works with Amazon Alexa?
Both. The Schlage Encode Plus (US) works directly; the SwitchBot Lock Pro (US) works through the SwitchBot Hub 2 / Hub Mini Matter Enabled. More smart locks for Amazon Alexa
Schlage Encode Plus (US) or SwitchBot Lock Pro (US): which works with SmartThings?
Confirmed only for the SwitchBot Lock Pro (US). The Schlage Encode Plus (US) isn't confirmed either way; the SwitchBot Lock Pro (US) works through the SwitchBot Hub Mini Matter Enabled. More smart locks for SmartThings
Schlage Encode Plus (US) or SwitchBot Lock Pro (US): which works with Home Assistant?
Both. The Schlage Encode Plus (US) works directly; the SwitchBot Lock Pro (US) works through the SwitchBot Hub Mini Matter Enabled. More smart locks for Home Assistant

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